The average train between Vatican City and France takes 13h 6m and the fastest train takes 10h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Vatican City to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Vatican City and France. The earliest departure is at 9:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vatican City is at 7:04 PM which arrives into France at 1:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 13h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Vatican City to France? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vatican City to France. However, there are services departing from Vatican City station and arriving at France station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
Vatican City to France train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Vatican City to France train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Vatican City and France is 989.2 km. The road distance is 1,439 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Hôtel de Ville via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 11h 10m.